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Bitcoin Tracker: Bitcoin Black Friday
November 11, 2016

In this week’s Bitcoin Tracker, bitcoin soars, then settles down and plans for its yearly sale abound. Switzerland gives bitcoin a hand by way of rail ticket machine sales, an Australian startup banks on the aptly named Dash and Zcash fervor fades. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Challengers And Backlogs
November 04, 2016

It’s been a varied week for bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Zcash Finds A Bug That May Stop Private Transactions From Being Mined
November 03, 2016

Zcash, the anonymous new bitcoin alternative that was just launched, found a bug that may stop private transactions from being mined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

New York Endures Bitcoin Backlog
November 01, 2016

No doubt, new regulations can cause backlogs, inefficiencies and stalling. This may be the case for New York bitcoin regulation and exchange. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Easy Access Is ‘Easier’ With ATMS & Gift Cards
October 28, 2016

Is there a run on bitcoin? Before you panic, know that the answer is “certainly not yet.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Many Bitfinex Token Holders Agree To Equity Exchange
October 28, 2016

Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced Thursday (Oct. 27) that many of its largest BFX token holders have agreed to exchange over 20 million BFX tokens for equity in Bitfinex. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banks Banking Bitcoin To Ward Off Hackers
October 24, 2016

After the recent DDoS attack, London’s largest banks say they’re planning to build up an inventory of bitcoin to negotiate and pay off hackers who threaten to pull down their IT systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Another EU-UK Fiscal Conflict, Bitcoin
October 21, 2016

The European Central Bank is showing its distaste for bitcoin, denying it the status of a real currency and highlighting its vulnerability to cyberattack threats. And this all flies in the face of the Bank of England’s stance, which recently cited possible tangible financial advantages...

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Bitcoin’s Resplendent Week
October 14, 2016

Bitcoin has had a great week, mostly. It’s rallying in China as the yuan devalues, central banks worldwide are experimenting with blockchain and a New Hampshire town is spreading the bitcoin vibe across the local radio airways. There is some less-positive news in Turkey, however,...